Jarritos, a popular soda pop in Latin America and Hispanic communities in the US, is holding a contest looking for artists using any medium to create and ad for Jarritos and their “DRINK OUT LOUD” slogan. Submission deadline is June 25th and the winner will have their artwork formally displayed at the popular Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk.

I came across a really neat blog for all you aspiring designers out there or anyone who like a challange or competions. Graphic Competitions is a blog that posts all the contests out on the web. Be sure to check it out, they also have an RSS feed so you can get the updates as soon as they’re available.

The people of WordPress have teamed up with the skin company Infectious to come up with an exciting new contest which calls on all designers to design a new skin for the iPhone and laptop which signifies the love of blogging. The contest runs until March 31st and the grand prize includes 5% of the sale of your skin. For more info Check out I ❤ Blogging.

Italian street wear label 55DSL is celebrating 15 years in the industry by holding a contest to re-design their logo. The contest begins today and you can enter a logo until December 5th. To get more information about this contest check out http://logoremix.55DSL.com.

Legendary UK footwear brand is having a contest for designers to create their own Dr. Martens boots. The winners will receive a cash award, as well as their shoe going into production for a whole year. There will be two winners, one determined by the general Dr. Marten voting public, and the other by a panel of judges in the industry. The competition is stiff, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Check out the design website for more info.

MTV is currently seeking digital artists from around the world (animators, web designers, short film makers and sound mixers) for a new show (with HP) that’ll team up the artists and have them compete to win $400,000 (shared equally between four individuals) and various HP products. There is still time to submit an application for a chance to participate in this show. Applicants must be available from July 18th until August 16th which is when the show films in New York City. To apply go to Engine Room Casting Call.

Diesel is holding a design contest open to everyone to design blank walls in cities across the world. The above wall is in New York City. To get the specs for the walls and deadlines (it’s different in every city), check out Diesel Wall 2008.